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But I think the result came out awesome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662142136290-LDMP9S8315KITLF81XGI/IMG_0354.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Projects like this helped me to learn about highlights and shadows. It’s scary to add them, but that contrast makes a huge difference (and wouldn’t you know it- the same thing is true for photos and videos!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662142139748-HO8ZK5OYVS1AVBQ22AX9/IMG_0403.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The tiki guy found a home in the wine section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662142151901-XOSR2U9LN310URCDQU5A/IMG_0698.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! No matter what the sign was for, each one was a cool chance to try new things. 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These computers lasted for almsot 8 school years before the current teacher upgraded them. they were then sent to middle school media programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135779969-HFO9DA9KEN2PYPATQUN1/IMG_2788.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! My first attempt at creating a green screen setup. This storage room was literally filled floor to ceiling with garbage. It took 14 hours just to take everything out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135784933-MVV0R8QV2QUPZDSPK567/IMG_3084.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Having my own computer lab meant that my Yearbook class had way more resources and we finished every deadline early for 4 years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135779615-H8OI8USL3LGF5YQ4LGYY/IMG_2783.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! 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And as a teacher, it really means a lot to your students to see that you care (not just about making things pretty, but about creating a cool space for them to be in). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135793419-VTGVNK23MH1IMDPEI3U9/IMG_4326.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! At the end of every year we held a Student Media Festival, which celebrated anything and everything that students were excited to create. It was always a highlight and was a great outlet for experimental work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135797928-TYSD49VK5ZC153LD8B4H/IMG_4329.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Media Festivals were usually on a Friday. Sometimes more than 150 students and parents would pack into the room just to have fun celebrating cool projects. I can’t believe it happened, it was amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135804400-DCT24432KBITUSZIB9JE/IMG_4381.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Then at the end of every year everything had to be torn down and packed away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135816686-LPKMTNHWTO5SHY41CT6I/IMG_4791.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! But it was always really satisfying to rebuild before the new school year, trying to fine tune things as much as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135809743-7K090RBC3KNTGDOQ02C0/IMG_4647.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Once the green screen was moved out, I turned the back room into an equipment locker/VoiceOver booth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135814029-S7WVRZF3BDNV7FWIAA69/IMG_5106.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! I was super lucky that as the teacher of program, I got to learn about new technology and gear all the time. We got a DJI Phantom 2, which is the first time I learned to fly a drone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135817091-IA7AAKBZEAHSZWIMU6EY/IMG_6093.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! My students also helped produce a podcast for our school district, and after it became successful we were given a grant to upgrade our audio gear. This is where I used the Shure SM7B for the first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135820556-CSITM84QSMKNEJ8N8ADK/IMG_6137.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! We also started doing fun stuff like handling media production for graduation, which included all kinds of short films, sketches, and graphics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662135836626-SJREG4AHYIE78CVMIHHF/IMG_6691.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! I have so many incredible memories in this room. The decision to leave definitely wasn’t easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/fe4fe415-ca15-447d-92f1-2e4ad437df2d/IMG_1539.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out The new campus is absolutely GORGEOUS. Also, I learned to make this photo by combining 23 photos from my drone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152816955-IQK6XWEBIMR25J5U8QZF/IMG_0826.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out The classroom was really made up of several spaces: a broadcast studio, a computer lab, another classroom/mini lab, a flexible studio, and a podcasting studio with an equipment room connecting everything together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/a666b90c-7982-4986-b261-6ee104c5e122/IMG_9146.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out absolute chaos as i stumble my way through building a studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/4ac1d4e3-2ddb-4c56-8320-a696cf4adc32/IMG_8984.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out this was the the height of our set design at the end of that first year. at least everything sounded great and had super nice hd camera quality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/8afa1280-79f0-4a73-93ac-35629ca301f7/F4356EB2-4882-4C5F-8519-4ACDE93FE578.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out this photo is taken from almost the same angle, but it’s practically impossible to BELIEVE that it’s really the same space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662241863862-6ZG5WWYDXPP80FL3H0TT/IMG_8384.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! Fall 2016: the first iteration of IMPACT in a temporary classroom. Battletram podium lives on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152943022-HCKK3RA13EW4XHVPSZLI/IMG_8385.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Fortunately the temporary classroom had a decent amount of space. Definitely enough to have fun and get those first students interested in Digital Media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152902403-ITAB3CPSNOEY86V4F4EQ/IMG_8087.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! This first wave of new equipment arrives! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152945710-4UNYJE9NRHFQDNO1FOFX/IMG_8523.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Part of my agreement to move districts was that there needed to be a Mac lab (since that makes sense for a media program). We ended up with the first official Mac lab in the district! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152789879-3Y8Z6C1IR4VV6OIPXYHE/8767101F-32A6-489E-A783-E4C93437FFB9.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Remember that first classroom with the pile of old desks? Getting to walk into a brand new state-of-the-art environment was the polar opposite of that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152783043-O1657L37VIBAB6EXHBCT/43B0CD61-368C-440E-AAAC-4B38E7ABF6D3.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Everything was a totally blank slate to build something that was custom-fitted for exactly what the students needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152900216-R99IEJM5YEQ0M19BFXZ1/IMG_8071.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! This would be our future broadcast studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152956045-XVUPWSL554S8Y5TVDJIU/IMG_8532.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Up and running! The builders wired everything up for rows. It looks pretty but rows are awful learning environments. I changed that up after the first year… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152816955-IQK6XWEBIMR25J5U8QZF/IMG_0826.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Much better than rows! I always tried to create little “spaces” where students could comfortably work both alone or in small groups. Not always easy with classes of 40-50 students… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243860529-XD6GHU2C3O7V4CEZ22CT/IMG_1753.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Those Trader Joe’s art skills always found uses in the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152961939-8N599H5RNNH55V5EPBMH/IMG_8534.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The broadcast equipment was all in place, but we had no set. Daily broadcasts looked like they were happening from within a dark void. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243840312-RO4V8XER5QXNEEIEGSFP/IMG_8596.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Prompters ready to prompt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152787052-WS222E83UDER9XFVJ5ME/971BE9EF-0E6A-4F10-9E92-C0CFF779D8F6.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! It took 12-15 students to produce each daily broadcast. It was always 100% students run– everything from directing and camera operation, to audio and anchoring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152976264-LDOGKVD637MSIO733J7T/IMG_8986.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! First day of summer break 2017! Time to figure out how to build a new studio set. Thank God for YouTube tutorials. “How to Install Laminate Flooring” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152978555-I3DX0BFKC2OY6OLDLY61/IMG_9148.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Floors are in place, and now it’s time to add walls and then make sure they’re secure. Safety really is top priority with any project like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152982775-UGCR8GOCPKDOSZXUDTOJ/IMG_9150.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Turns out those fluorescent lighting covers form Hope Depot make great desk designs! you can put some RGB light strips behind them for added fun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152986889-FEH6LFBPQ311AK1Q07E0/IMG_9149.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! First time the set was semi-set up. You can start to get an idea of what the finished product will look like! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152782110-3FZE98R5PFJ1APZE1IZ2/0E574B10-65B6-4062-850E-225D4BDF1FEC.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Tada! I honestly couldn’t believe it all came together, but it turned out great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152788301-RCQ257TDJTW3RW51DQMA/76808C46-6DC9-40C0-9D21-47949894D751.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The set itself is about 12’ wide with 2-3’ of space behind it and on the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152855753-S17UPG0SUWVS09NZS9HP/IMG_2897.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The original lights were insanely hot, so after the first year I replaced them all with LED’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152960182-5O2V275TLAGU7MBB3FAW/IMG_8537.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The control room also got upgraded up a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152870759-SNJL170PZOJDSM7OCHZN/IMG_3229.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! It was super fun to let students decorate/design the set throughout the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243883506-Q29MG53LX8AZTZ1XK2T3/KIHS+GROUP+PHOTO+%281+of+5%29.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Even though there were usually only two anchors on screen, the Broadcast class was a huge team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152900092-WM0W25P99EMT8OKS8MSF/IMG_8073.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! There was another studio in the classroom that was more modular. It was the perfect space for building sets, hosting workshops, setting up photoshoots– basically anything students could think of. Instead of a control room, I built a really well sound treated podcasting studio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152792949-15QR71H3LXO7E52ELA57/A0C8BBBD-64E0-4D71-884F-4A298306CDF1.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Here’s that same space in action: I brought over the Student Media Festival idea from DATA and it was an incredibly special way to end the year. A program like this can become much more than just a class when everyone involved truly cares about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243827371-PXQ0BY11W797E5NDNYST/IMG_1068.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! The podcast studio also had a giant large format printer in it (not that you want want to run a giant printer when recording audio…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152799959-QITDRH0BC8H6RC9X0F9P/CE3307DC-6DD9-4A7F-9780-21B021932072.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! I don’t know what I would’ve done if I had access to this level of gear when I was in high school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243826646-PO8L0GSLYOBIU98MBI6Z/IMG_1657.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! This is how I could tell an equipment order had arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243839030-YZVS6P0ITSKPH336FZLR/IMG_1659.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! It looks excessive, but with over 220 students, it took a lot of gear to keep things up and running and provide room for students to grow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152805514-SYOI7TUZ190T6RSBKN62/IMG_0693.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! One of the best things about Digital Media is that the problem solving and communication skills students learn can be used no matter what they decide to do after graduation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152784592-1B4J74CPDUP127BMDYU4/73CD3B02-C530-473F-A9A9-8F55D0DDF010.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! In class workshops were some of my favorites. This was an example of “scene coverage” where students filmed the same thing from multiple angles and then cut it together as seamlessly as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243806025-S7734JTZHPRNMKHNFRBM/IMG_0482.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! Prepping for a delightful lighting workshop full of bright ideas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152800020-L8T3ZSCI6UB1KFWZHJYK/IMG_0102.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! CTE programs take a lot of trips. This was one of the times we went back in time at the Universal backlot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152838089-5AW6CM79T16HHNWUND4W/IMG_1795.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! I always loved helping students learn about lenses. Once they got interested in primes and specific style choices, things always got really fun! Pretty wild to have this kind of a selection– and this was only about 1/3 of them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243834585-HR98LMGLY1GSOQ1RRM7B/IMG_1794.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! We had a super fun selection of everything from simple Canon rebel to mirrorless cinema cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152811899-MBSCUCC3Q437W7ZLGSC9/IMG_0914.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Equipment being checked out for students to work with over the weekend. This is a pretty typical example of what students had access to and were able to use on and off campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152789016-E8DKDBDHQZYVAZX1OTF7/3584456A-B561-4EBB-A8C0-87DC3AB24D03.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! We also started live-streaming all kinds of events for the district and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152854075-Q0W44U5LEI78K73JO2SF/IMG_1981.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! We were given an equipment grant to livestream graduations for every high school in our district. It became a really fun tradition for juniors to operate the streams when the seniors graduated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152965164-WKFMVGCKF7MX6FYACT5V/IMG_8915.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Livestreams for sports and events were always fun, but an absolute nightmare to setup. This is what I’m talking about when I say that the YoloBox is amazing in my YouTube videos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152787521-I6JLK5JOW1BH9I3MGI4O/955E15F5-ED77-4B67-8FC7-ED2C9297DEBD.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Fall 2020: a “virtual” fist day of school isn’t ideal, but it was fun to build a teaching command center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152829288-XPC5LLFHNF249PQ4OO8X/IMG_1549.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Even during the pandemic students did the broadcast from the studio. Yes, we could’ve done the whole thing via Zoom, but this was far more hilarious and unnecessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152833197-GFXWCX7WTNB4MFSDXVGC/IMG_1578.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! I tried to make classes interesting during the pandemic. Adding in new tools and gear usually prompted questions, and then I could explain how/why students could use these things when they came back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152836220-1FY0YAVFW689PNKAO980/IMG_1581.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Quite the Zoom lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152990776-6ALULL5Q6QLD87PKPYG6/live.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! My YouTube studio also became a classroom during the pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152822112-QLQK3GAQXZQFEPJQLJG8/IMG_1439.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! Sometimes you need to make very fancy props to communicate clearly, especially via Zoom classes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662152848204-MDOP1NN5EJD7UE1HN1HD/IMG_1811.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! March 18, 2021: this was my last time in the studio (normally I’d never let anyone put feet on the table!). I did my first ever livestream on that couch the day I met my wife. It’s a very special place and leaving was the definition of bittersweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1662243921817-BKRIYQICCI2HZQ47V9CZ/Awards.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out I wanted to level up the Media Festival by creating annual awards for graduating seniors. These definitely…made an impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1af398ae-7e6b-487f-8696-03dfc9d86d7a/EDAD165E-12AA-4FAD-8645-EA0235FD07CB.jpg The Longest "About" Page In The World! My wife heather & i CELEBRATING the arrival of my silver play button! She was my first youtube subscriber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1630252703274-BNK6P7B7QF72ZWSY0YQU/Editing+Workflow.JPG The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1630254260185-26CK04LSDSYPCRLQXY8E/gear.png The Longest "About" Page In The World! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://himynameistom.com/videos daily 0.75 2022-10-04 https://himynameistom.com/setups daily 0.75 2025-11-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/ef47f69c-4f3a-436a-8e38-21d266f72c60/recs.png Recommended Setups - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://himynameistom.com/gear daily 0.75 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/bdf781fd-7c54-4199-840e-2a6398193f25/unnamed-1.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/e95c7d47-c7e2-4fc5-81e7-a8f763ee40ea/LS4.jpg Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/5c7607ae-bb1b-4e3e-a35e-056bede53a4f/unnamed.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/809a86f7-f581-48af-9be7-f45522a51003/unnamed-1.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony FX3 The FX3 is my main camera. It’s basically the a7SIII in a different body. The image quality and settings are identical, but the form factor is geared a little more towards video and it also includes a cooling fan and an XLR handle to connect professional microphones directly to the camera.It's a very fun camera to use, plus it has a bunch of tally lights that always let you know when it's recording! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/5973e510-3724-455f-9836-1c848a73b853/maxresdefault-2.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony a7SIII This is one of my three main cameras (the multi camera workflow is awesome). I typically use this as a “B camera” for alternate angles and b roll footage. I love the full frame 4K, reliable autofocus, and great image stabilization. This is the camera that made me take the leap into the world of Sony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/3d242276-216b-40b6-a3c7-5923ebe04da3/a7V+1.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony a7V Since the a7SIII and FX3 are best suited for video, this is my "hybrid" camera that does great photos and video (the other two can take great photos, but at 12mp they're not the best for enlarging or cropping). This camera is absolutely incredible for still photos, and even the video capabilities are almost exactly on par with the others. It’s pretty amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/4d7d2250-e376-4e22-af76-2fa324fd412b/Hero+13+Blank.jpg Tools & Equipment - GoPro Hero 13 Black It's always nice to have a small action camera at the ready. I've used GoPros for over 10 years and like them quite a bit. The Hero 13 is everything I wanted my first GoPro to be and more, plus the built in stabilization is unreal, and the option to swap out some nifty lenses/filters is VERY fun. I pretty much always have this with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/8ee18068-b4ae-4b0a-936d-e2b8727e2237/Max+2+Redux.jpg Tools & Equipment - GoPro Max 2 360 cameras are tricky because they require a combination of great hardware AND software to work well. The GoPro Max 2 is the best I’ve used in terms of hardware (it’s legitimately as good as 2 “normal” GoPros smashed together). I’m not a huge fan of their desktop app, but the mobile app does make working with the footage much easier, which I’ve found to be true for most 360 cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/3c630deb-62ea-4b61-a4c7-e2d118234b94/unnamed-1.jpg Tools & Equipment - DJI Mini 3 Pro A good drone is super valuable, even if it's not something you use every day. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the perfect mix of value and function. It's not the highest end drone out there, but the image quality is stunning and the upgraded remote with built in display makes it easy to get it flying in no time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/4f6107d3-6280-4fb6-b1ef-c73527a9a28a/Tail+2.png Tools & Equipment - OBSBOT Tail 2 Calling this a webcam is an understatement. The Tail 2 is a PTZR camera with pretty incredible image quality, optical zoom, and AI tracking. It even has full size traditional HDMI/SDI outputs along with its own built in battery, NDI capability, and the ability to stream directly from the camera. It’s become an essential part of my streaming setup, especially as a solo creator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/b31e644e-ab10-4c92-beda-5ac32179bace/OBSBOT+Tiny+2.png Tools & Equipment - OBSBOT Tiny 2 If you take all the essentials of the Tail 2 and put them into a tiny USB webcam, that’s this! Great image quality, cool PTZ tracking features, and a user friendly interface make this my favorite webcam to use when I don’t want to or can’t connect a “real” camera. I’ve got a full review if you want more info. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/e31ce19d-cef4-425b-84ac-dcf8eb52fdb8/S3+Simple.jpg Tools & Equipment - YoloCam S3 If you don’t need PTZ functionality it’s pretty tough if not impossible to beat this webcam, especially for the price. $200 gets you what I think is the best image quality I’ve ever seen from a webcam, and it’s surprisingly capable in low light. My review compares it to my Sony FX3 and while the FX3 wins (as it should…) the S3 can easily be mixed in with the footage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/bf446e8a-dfe4-4bf8-9a26-88f65181156d/unnamed.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/0de6bb40-8c66-4d36-a3ac-54ad1d6537ea/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+1.03.41+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony 24 f1.4 GM My main lens for all of my videos and photos. "GM" series lenses are Sony's top of the line, and this one is well worth the price. The image quality is outstanding, it has the option for manual aperture, and the autofocus is completely silent which is great when filming videos where you don't want focus motor noise to be picked up by a mic. I have a review where I compare it to the Sigma 24mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/37e2c098-727b-40c4-aa85-cd43ef4ed3b8/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+1.04.34+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Zeiss Batis 85 f1.8 I can't believe I went so many years without an 85mm lens! This lens is great for portraits and closeups, but in my workflow it's absolutely essential for tabletop product and detail shots. My favorite thing about it is how it compresses the background but doesn't distort the image. It's magical. Check out my video on it here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/221b7415-c57c-4101-9c5b-58049548eb8d/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+1.04.44+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony 50 f1.8 I use this mainly as my "B Camera" lens. My videos and streams often have a second shot from a side angle, and that's done with this lens. It's sharp and affordable and gets the job done. It's not the most impressive 50mm lens in the world, but it's the best choice for an inexpensive Sony-compatible prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/fb3fefc1-10e7-4124-8174-d4a308c53ff2/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+12.57.17+PM.png Tools & Equipment - Sirui Anamorphics These are VERY specialized 50mm and 75mm lenses, but I absolutely love them. They’re fully manual cinema lenses and anamorphic footage requires some extra work during editing, but the results are amazing (this video was shot entirely with this lens). These specific models give the background compression of a 50/75mm lens but with the field of view of a much wider lens. And yes, if you position your lights just right you can get some sweet lens flares. Check out my anamorphic lens video! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/c35bda3c-9d9a-4e18-a2d8-5352fe7f6a97/maxresdefault.jpg Tools & Equipment - Tamron 20-40 f2.8 I cannot say enough good things about this lens. It’s relatively affordable, covers a super useful focal range, and also has an aperture of f2.8! I use this for a bit of everything, but it pretty much lives on my a7IV as my all-purpose and/or vlogging lens. 20mm is so nice if you’re in front of the camera, and the a7IV’s Super 35 mode gives even more reach. It’s so much fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/ea99d8c8-0bb2-4f7b-9143-20f561711667/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+12.50.12+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sigma 24 f1.4 This is another 24mm prime that I bought when I was using all Canon cameras. It’s still probably the best all around value prime lens I've ever owned. It's every bit as sharp as the more expensive Sony version that I have, but it's worth noting that the autofocus is a bit slower and makes more noise. It comes in very handy when I need a wider angle for my B camera or want to travel without the risk of taking my Sony GM lens. I do also have a video about using Canon mount lenses with Sony cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1038d5d5-0915-4e04-ba2c-e5650a8fede4/70-200.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony 70-200 2.8 I went way too long without a good telephoto lens. 70-200 is the perfect foal length (especially on a full frame camera), and constant f2.8 makes it good indoors or out. I use it for B roll a lot, but it’s also fantastic for sports, wildlife, and portraits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/53d983ed-65a0-4419-a93b-6996651ef5dd/24-70.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony 24-70 2.8 “The Brick” - that’s its nickname for a good reason! This is a dense, heavy lens, but wow does it look great! it’s an incredibly useful focal range and the 2.8 aperture makes it a good performer in low light. I’m not a wedding photographer myself, but you’ll usually see one of these at just about any wedding, so that gives you an idea of the quality and performance it’s capable of. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/930a1c88-5838-4544-8dea-7fe2bb9f4fba/16-35.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony 16-35 2.8 This is a very heavy duty lens that’s great for wide shots in low light. 16-35 lenses are super common in the vlogging world, but the higher price of this one makes me use it more as a studio lens and keep my Tamron 20-40 for vlog/outdoors stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/77008670-0219-4ee4-be2d-803e7340ce6a/unnamed-2.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/54287ebb-4ccb-4551-ad7a-16751c5dd293/RCP+2+Blank+2.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rodecaster Pro II The original Rodecaster Pro was one of the most revolutionary tools I've ever owned. The RCP2 takes things further as an all-in-on audio mixer, recorder, and interface for podcasts, streaming, and even recording instruments. I wouldn't be able to do what I do without the Rodecaster Pro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/7018eec5-57cc-4eba-93b8-c1dcb5c50076/Duo.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rodecaster Duo As great as the Pro is, the Rodecaster Duo is probably the most practical choice for most people. The internal capabilities are exactly the same, but there are 2 XLR inputs instead of 4 and the size is super compact. It takes up much less space on your desk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/9633311b-e490-449c-b7fc-afa1627b4668/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.20.50+PM.png Tools & Equipment - Sennheiser MKH 50 I love this mic. It's not a budget option, but it's been just about the only thing that's really been able to give be crisp, clear audio without needing to have a mic in the frame. I run it directly into my Sony FX3 or the Rodecaster. This mic has been used in TV shows and movies for decades– in fact, I did a whole video about it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/f9186305-507e-4d1c-9b4a-68541a61cedd/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+12.40.43+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Earthworks ETHOS This is a very unique condenser mic. It's small and compact, but built to last a lifetime and gives a quality of sound that's pretty tough to beat. Personally I’ve found the ETHOS to be the least-fatiguing mic I’ve ever used, so it won’t tire out your listeners’ ears after a long podcast episode or live stream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/a073ded9-6538-4480-8cbe-4adff4d9ee6c/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.21.00+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Shure SM7B This mic has been around for more than half a century and has a reputation for being excellent. While there is no universally "best" microphone, the SM7B is probably the mic that sounds most pleasing on the widest variety of voices. Depending on your interface, it may need a signal booster to really give the sound it's known for. I also like pairing it with colorful windscreens from reporterstore.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/01cfab25-e937-4525-ba13-9429425a9898/unnamed.jpg Tools & Equipment - Blue Sona The Sona has all the sound quality of the SM7B, but is much more user friendly. It's not that it's better than the SM7B, but I think it's better at taking everything great about the SM7B and making it more accessible to people without high end audio setups. A built in signal booster and super directional pickup pattern help it to sound awesome with any XLR interface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/3c56ad81-56b1-448c-bf06-62d984442881/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+12.29.16+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Lewitt LCT-240 Pro This mic is unreal. There’s really no other way to put it. I’ve done all kinds of shootouts, and it regularly beats microphones that are two or three times as pricey. The only downside is that it can be tricky to position properly if you’re using a boom arm that’s positioned to the side, but fortunately this adapter totally solves that problem. Check out my full review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/a4a6fd27-f434-4de3-aa5d-28a72e2012cf/NT1+5th+Gen.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rode NT1 5th Gen Just an all around awesome condenser mic. The previous NT1 was one of my favorites, but the updated 5th gen adds USB functionality, which includes 32 bit float audio. The downside is that there are no physical controls or headphone outputs for USB mode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/80e26873-4535-47eb-b995-c328f0d3eacc/Profile.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sennheiser Profile A simple USB mic is sometimes all you need, and the Profile is the best mix of simplicity and reliability with great sound. The mic has physical controls for everything and is plug and play via USB C. It’s great at rejecting plosives and handling noise too. The mic comes with a small tabletop stand, but there’s also a kit that includes a small boom arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/8e26eeee-36bf-4c9e-857a-b686cdd96126/PodMic+USB.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rode PodMic USB Just like with the Nt1 5th gen, this is n update that adds USB functionality to an already popular mic. The good news is that there are more physical controls and a headphone output on the mic when using it via USB and it includes a nice foam windscreen. The sound quality has been improved a bit from the original PodMic, but definitely still benefits from a bit of EQ as it sometimes emphasizes higher frequencies in a way that can sound harsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/15fb5cad-7b08-4c48-9dc9-187a600e5fe8/F2+Gear.jpg Tools & Equipment - Zoom F2 Recorder This is one of my favorite underrated tools. It’s always with me when I’m not recording in my studio. You can run a lav mic into it and record great sounding audio without having to worry about levels because it has 32-bit float. I’ve got a video that explains what that means in more detail, but suffice it to say, it’s awesome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/731b82cc-ebdc-4576-bf2a-671301639429/100.JPG Tools & Equipment - Rode NTH 100 Headphones These are by far my favorite headphones. They're designed specifically for audio/video production, so not only are they really comfortable to wear for a long time, but they give you a very accurate sound. The audio quality of my videos and podcasts increased noticeably once I started using these. I also use them when practicing bass or guitar for fun! There's a video about them on my channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/5d4d3df4-a23e-4de5-86a5-66183aade71f/LP+Pro+1+2.jpg Tools & Equipment - Elgato LP Wave Arm Pro Low profile arms are sometimes better for setups than tall arms. The Wave Arm Pro has been my main arm since its release because it works really well on my desk, and as I point out in my full review, the pneumatic top arm makes adjustments really easy. It’s also crazy strong, and more than capable of supporting not just mics, but also lights and even cameras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/56b4fd25-ec6c-4607-8c84-da7ce7d574da/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.20.32+PM.png Tools & Equipment - Rode PSA1+ This is such a solid traditional boom arm. It's simple, reliable, and super easy to position. Arms like this are also great for small lights and cameras too! If you need something that's not so tall, the Elgato Low Profile arm might be perfect. If you’re not a fan of the ultra-obvious branding, the original PSA1 is a little more discreet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/b2c1935a-4562-4fba-b427-e1491ecbafe6/Magic+Mic.jpg Tools & Equipment - Sony Video Mic This is a great video mic that connects directly to the camera’s hot shoe, so you don’t need any cables or batteries. Works really well on “auto” mode, but also has a ton of manual controls if you want to dial things in further. The only downside is that it has to be attached to the camera’s shoe. Here’s my full review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/ced3b403-5b5b-4bfb-8346-a8cccd5b4fe2/H1+Thumbnail+3.jpg Tools & Equipment - Zoom H1 Essential This little recorder lives up to its name– it’s an essential part of just about any audio/video kit! Similar to the F2, it’s a foolproof 32 bit recorder, but also has its own built in stereo mics and displays, and is a bit more budget friendly. Here’s my full review on the H1 essential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/3dd34755-796e-4dcd-8151-ca2d0734bb16/PodMic+USB+Comparison.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rode XLR Cables Really nice high quality cables that are good at resisting interferences and come with Neutrik connectors. They also come in a ton of awesome colors, which I love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/1d5892cf-3e1f-4018-80a2-fee58048048f/Lark+M2+small.jpg Tools & Equipment - Hollyland Lark M2 There are a ton of great compact wireless mic systems out there, but I think this is the best overall value. Two small magnetic transmitters, USB and Lightning receivers, a camera receiver, and tons of nifty accessories. It's think the sound quality is fantastic (especially for the price), but even though there might be better sounding mics out there, I find myself using this one most often because it’s just so simple. There’s also an even more compact A1 from Hollyland is you plan to stick with using a mic mostly with a phone, tablet, or computer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/a3469619-d3b6-4748-ae34-c4ce98a69e75/unnamed.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/935f4e9e-6d2f-4248-a19d-ec47a3dd06d7/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.20.11+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Nanlite Forza 200 This is my key light and it's a Forza to be reckoned with! Mine is in a Light Dome Mini softbox and bouncing off of a wall to help diffuse the light even more. Even with all that, I usually keep it at only 40% brightness (it's VERY bright). It definitely needs a good stand to go with it, but a good bright key light is a critical part of any setup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/18f4427a-2f4a-4378-8605-c045625f8fc6/Lights.jpg Tools & Equipment - Nanlite PavoTubes These are simply the coolest lights around. They're not the cheapest, but the features and quality are impossible to beat for the price. I LOVE the giant ones, but the smaller 15C and 6C options also have places in my studio.I made a deLIGHTful review you can check out here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/769c1d4a-9386-49a0-a3dd-905965eed307/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+12.05.56+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Nanlite Forza 60 II I’ve grown to LOVE 60 watt lights. In all honestly, they’re probably more than enough for most home or office setups, but they’re also great accent and effect lights. I have three of these: a daylight one, a bi-color one, and a full color RGB one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/35cb1f70-dacc-4b6a-8760-bbf400b6e65b/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.19.41+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Aputure MC You can't go wrong with this one. In fact, get a few of them because a small, bright, and reliable RGB light has a million and one uses. I've got a review video right here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/825952ba-095a-4b0e-95e5-46d86fb72ffd/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.19.30+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Aputure B7c These are the MC in a different form factor. They look like regular light bulbs and will work in regular light sockets, but they also have built in batteries to run independently. They're full RGB and can also be app-controlled. If you've ever thought of getting RGB light bulbs for your studio, get these instead of traditional "home-use" bulbs because they'll last longer and will never flicker on camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/57fa284c-5a9f-42c9-80bc-bebd4751bb45/Light+Dome.jpg Tools & Equipment - Lighting Modifiers A good light is one thing, but shaping it and making it do what you want is another. I pretty much always use a soft box with my main lights, and the Aputure Light Dome Mini is my favorite because it’s simple to setup, but small enough not to totally overtake a small space. The larger a diffuser is, the softer the light will be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/6ceb1f38-63de-44bf-9086-96b09dabc4de/Computers.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/f88d3b37-aa5e-40e2-a186-1b1787a65eb7/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.18.51+PM.png Tools & Equipment - MacBook Pro 14 This is far and away the most powerful computer I've ever used. It can handle basically any video codec or application I throw at it. My full review includes a pretty intense stress test to show you what I mean. There’s now an M2 model, but I have no plans to upgrade anytime soon since this has more than enough power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/eaa3af2e-9fb4-4199-9a12-f558c6f2cc44/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.19.02+PM.png Tools & Equipment - Mac Mini Unlike my MacBook Pro, this is the cheapest computer that Apple makes, and it's applesolutely incredible. It was my main computer for about a year, and while it can occasionally struggle with multiple layers of 4K footage, it's still a reliable workhorse. I love using it for streams and video calls because it never drops frames and the fans never make any noise. There’s now an M2 version of this one too, which seems to be an even better value since the price is lower and it’s more powerful (for the base model, anyway). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/48f86a31-fb39-414e-b5d5-48f2cda306cd/Screenshot+2023-02-01+at+5.19.13+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - iPad Pro In addition to being my main YouTube-watching device, the iPad Pro with Apple Pencil is the key to my thumbnail designs and video titles. I like to draw as much by hand as possible- even the titles to the sections on this page! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/f74f33a0-3356-4770-9e37-dd2866c2c9e6/Screenshot+2023-06-30+at+7.37.46+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Elgato Cam Link 4K The simplest capture card out there, period. Runs off of USB power and can handle a wide variety of frame rates. If you just need to get one camera (or any HDMI source) into your computer, this is the way to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/5beff712-8015-4132-bc7f-b322b4988f7f/RCV+Switching+No+words.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rodecaster Video After many years using the ATEM Mini (which is still awesome) I’ve really enjoyed the Rodecaster Video. Where the Cam Link has 1 HDMI input, the RCV has 4! These are perfect for switching between multiple sources on the fly, and the ISO feature can even record all camera feeds directly to an attached SSD. It’s got 2 XLR inputs and basically has the guts of an audio-only Rodecaster inside. Plus you can create scenes, add graphics, and all kinds of cool stuff. It is limited to 1080p so I use it for streaming and for videos that warrant multiple angles but don’t “need” to be 4K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/7dafc44c-687e-4090-a2ab-9abd8e7580f5/Prompter+Blank+1.jpg Tools & Equipment - Elgato Prompter This quickly became one of my most used and essential pieces of gear! Under $300 for an awesome prompter with a built in display and good software that’s regularly updated (prompters with built in displays are typically more expensive and pretty much all have awful software). Plus it’s great for more than scripts and outlines! I use mine as a reference monitor and it’s also totally levels up my video calls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/7ddccdc5-3aab-406e-a0c4-5554993597b6/S98.jpg Tools & Equipment - Royal Kludge S98 Best keyboard ever. Period. In fact, I’m typing this on it right now! “The Kludge” is my first mechanical keyboard and I love it. The built quality is great, the battery lasts a long time, and there are a ton of nifty RGB effects if that’s something you’re into (I am). But what really makes it practical for me is the fact that it’s super easy to switch between up to 3 bluetooth connections along with a 2.4ghz USB dongle. That means I can use this one keyboard with my MacBook, Mac Mini, iPad, and Xbox. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/7bbbc15a-e886-4d9f-870f-fad65f3cb0eb/Mouse+2.jpg Tools & Equipment - Razer Naga V2 Pro I used to walk through Best Buy and wonder why anyone would ever need what looks like a phone keypad on the side of their mouse. Then I started playing Final Fantasy XIV. An “MMO Mouse” is pretty essential for playing an MMO, but as I discovered in my review, you can use it for a lot more! Beyond games, I use the Naga for quick editing in Final Cut Pro, and even to control cameras and switching with Ecamm during livestreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/65988891-1bf3-4617-9e43-f4218faacd8e/YB+4K.jpg Tools & Equipment - YoloBox Extreme This has been quite a game changer. It’s an 8 input HDMI product suite that can handle graphics, audio, scenes, auto switching, and so much more! But the kicker is that 5 of the inputs are 4K capable, so it’s just about the only actual 4K switcher available. and it has made my 4K multicam recording workflow so much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/6985f88c-8a24-4c35-8e8c-a8c9d2e90bcc/unnamed-1.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/959deace-81ec-4042-8c52-3a0e007a428b/final_cut_pro_macos_bigsur_icon_190177.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out I've been using Final Cut Pro since 2012 and it's one of my favorite software applications. It's optimized for the MacOS platform, so it's incredibly fast and stable. I taught Final Cut Pro as part of my high school Digital Media programs for 11 years and in that time I became totally convinced of its power and reliability. I even created a course all about it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/77ad013b-dca6-49f2-b01e-eac12dc778c0/ecamm_logo_color.png Tools & Equipment - Ecamm Live I use Ecamm for just about everything from streaming and recording to Zoom calls and podcasts. You can keep it simple or get as advanced as you want. My favorite thing about Ecamm is that, if you have an idea, there's probably a way to make it happen. There was a recent update that added isolated video recording for interviews, so it’s a great choice if you need to record remote podcasts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/05e29cfb-3dde-4361-b9ee-a4b2cb845ffd/unnamed-4.png Tools & Equipment - Adobe Photoshop While I use several Adobe programs from time to time, Photoshop has been a core part of my workflow since 2002. I use it for everything from thumbnails to web site design. I don't love Adobe's nightmarish subscription model, but the software is terrific. I am exploring Affinity Photo, which is a more affordable alternative with a one-time purchase license. As much as I love the software, I honestly wish I could stop using Adobe just because I dislike their subscriptions so much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/10c406e9-71d6-4d3f-b769-0e888826d6c7/unnamed.png Tools & Equipment - Artlist Artlist was the first money I ever invested into my YouTube channel. Not only do they offer a great catalog of royalty free music, but many of their licenses are perpetual and nearly universal, meaning you can use the music for client work and even continue to use songs after your subscription ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/5adb79bc-5a18-44a4-8b4d-15977004808a/unnamed-2.png Tools & Equipment - Epidemic Sound This is the largest royalty free music library that I've found (they even have a Ska category!) and each song gives you the option to download individual instrument stems. Epidemic also has a pretty extensive sound effect library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/ac836b88-3630-4955-a22e-473faa29efe5/unnamed-5.png Tools & Equipment - Procreate (for iPad) If you have an iPad, get Procreate. It's super affordable and some of the best money you'll ever spend on an app. All of my hand drawn titles and designs are done in Procreate, and I even used it to create my animated channel intro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/8a64181a-a126-4299-9afa-f08069213861/misc.png Tools & Equipment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/41037dce-2f4f-4527-9bea-113d40f5662c/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+1.14.22+PM.png Tools & Equipment - iFootage Boom Arm iFootage arms and gear are always top notch. This is technically a “support rod,” but it can attach to my tripod head with a quick release and then it makes a perfect boom mic mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/3898068f-7b93-40e7-a017-1efe9093a00c/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+1.02.07+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Monitor Arm This is one of those things that I wish I’d have gotten much sooner. Most modern displays have VESA mounts in the back, so any arm will work. I made a video about the one that I use, and how it’s been an absolutely game changer in terms of adding versatility to my small desk space. Every inch counts in a studio! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/16f971ed-bf2c-4a28-ad5a-bb89ff19d6b7/Screenshot+2023-06-30+at+8.44.10+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Rodecaster Arm The Rodecaster Pro II and Rodecaster Duo also have VESA mounts built into them, and getting them up off your desk can make a huge difference. Just like with monitors, and VESA arm will work, but I found this extra long one that make positioning much easier. It’s a little bit of a hassle to adjust the height, but all other angles are easy and I really like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/a5a810aa-5ce3-4862-9dd2-15edecbc822c/tri.jpg Tools & Equipment - Big Tripod This is probably overkill for most of my gear, but having a super sturdy tripod that’s fully adjustable and capable of handling anything I attach to it has been fantastic. Most tripods can support a basic camera, but not every tripod can support a mic, accessory arms, teleprompter, etc. If you’re investing a lot of money into your camera gear, definitely don’t cheap out on the tools that you’re going to trust to keep it all from crashing down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/310b1a50-69bb-4cd6-a9ed-c3c63360d453/Screenshot+2023-02-04+at+1.06.30+PM.jpg Tools & Equipment - Small Tripod A solid travel tripod is often an underrated piece of gear. There are tons of great ones out there, but I love this Benro Travel Angel. The MeFoto Roadtrip series is great too. There are some super expensive travel tripods out there, and even though they’re great, I definitely wouldn’t recommend spending $500+ on a travel tripod. There’s just no need. It’s definitely a better idea to put that money towards a super sturdy larger tripod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/f1ed67c7-2423-49eb-9007-8b24764dc28b/IMG_4615.jpg Tools & Equipment - Tiny Tripod The MantisPod is probably the best tiny tripod I’ve ever used. It’s perfect for taking anywhere, super solid, and has some really cool grip/mounting options. This lives on my a7IV and goes everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/4cd1f2f4-baf4-4de4-a2d4-4410c26f0d66/fdfdfdfd.jpg Tools & Equipment - C Stands! I’ve talked about these many times, but a good c-stand or two should be considered essential gear. From lights and backdrops to mics and more, there are unlimited uses for a c-stand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/9b323d45-26cf-47fc-acdd-8e906f4d5bad/low.jpg Tools & Equipment - The Lowboy It’s like a C stand with wheels. Rolling stands like this are pretty common, but “The Lowboy” is, you guessed it: low! It’s become my main studio camera support since the single pole takes up less space than a tripod and the wheels make it super easy to move things around. The height lets me get my camera at perfect height while sitting. It’s not designed for cameras, so I used this Junior to Baby Pin adapter on top and then this Kupo adapter to attach my tripod head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591bb61be6f2e172b4110579/ea27e6b4-9e3e-4da0-8ef9-137947c53381/t.jpg Tools & Equipment - Tenba Camera Backpack I’ve spent years searching for the perfect camera bag. It’s kind of an obsession. I found an awesome Manfrotto bag that really checks all the boxes, but it’s just a bit too big for me to use as an “everyday” bag. The Tenba Fulton 14L is perfect for that! It can hold a surprising amount of gear, including a 14” MacBook Pro. There are larger versions, but I like the 14L. The roll top is infinitely more useful than I expected it to be. I can keep my Sony a7IV with a lens and microphone attached in there for super quick access. The bag comes in two different colors, but I splurged on the “all weather” version, which is super durable. 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